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KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy

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Overall

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Reading

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School Details

School TypePublic Charter Citywide

Grade LevelsK-2 (*School will enroll its first Kindergarten class for the 2016-17 school year and grow into a K-4 school.)

Mission

To cultivate the intellect, character, skills, and habits of our students so that they can become empowered leaders who choose their own futures while leaving the world better than they found it.

To cultivate the intellect, character, skills, and habits of our students so that they can become empowered leaders who choose their own futures while leaving the world better than they found it.

Points of Pride

We combine rigorous academics with a strong focus on providing a well-rounded education. By having student hours from 8am-4pm, students have time for over three hours of literacy, 90 minutes of math, and daily science/social studies. At the same time...

We combine rigorous academics with a strong focus on providing a well-rounded education. By having student hours from 8am-4pm, students have time for over three hours of literacy, 90 minutes of math, and daily science/social studies. At the same time, we have a focus on character building and enrichment opportunities like art and music. Students also have daily recess and kindergarten students take a nap. By the end of Kindergarten, over 75% of students are reading on grade level. Saturday morning sessions four times a year provide a chance for students, staff, and families to come together for hands on projects and performances.

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Admissions Policy

KIPP is a public charter school; there is no cost to attend. Families must be residents of Philadelphia and complete a basic one-page enrollment form that includes the child's address, age, and current grade of schooling.

KIPP is a public charter school; there is no cost to attend. Families must be residents of Philadelphia and complete a basic one-page enrollment form that includes the child's address, age, and current grade of schooling.

Safety & Culture

We will realize our mission and vision if we are successful at living our values every day. Our values are bravery, curiosity, grit, gratitude, and love. These values are the basis for everything we do at KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy and...

We will realize our mission and vision if we are successful at living our values every day. Our values are bravery, curiosity, grit, gratitude, and love. These values are the basis for everything we do at KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy and describe how students, staff, and families will act in our school community. See our website for more information http://www.kippphiladelphia.org/our-approach